Commercial Director - Invoice Finance

Fintellect Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Fintellect Recruitment is seeking a UK Commercial Director to launch and lead the UK arm of a global Invoice Finance lender. This first hire will own the commercial strategy, build brand presence, and actively originate via introducers, writing and closing deals. Leadership experience is highly desirable as you shape the future BD team and drive growth.

The role emphasises hands-on deal origination, strategic sales leadership, and scaling a high-performance team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of invoice finance products and markets.
• Experience building and leading a sales/BD team.
• Proven track record of achieving targets and driving growth.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Existing relationships within this market to drive growth.
• Willingness to travel as required.
• Team player who can roll up sleeves to pitch in where needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead market entry and develop the UK commercial strategy.
• Drive brand presence and originate opportunities with introducers.
• Write and close deals while building the future commercial BD team.
• Scale a fast-paced, ambitious team as the business grows globally.

Skills

Invoice Finance expertise

Team leadership

Sales targets

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Market relationships

Travel readiness

Strategic sales

Job description

Our client is a global Invoice Finance lender providing tailored facilities of up to £5M. They are now seeking a UK Commercial Director as their first hire. This individual will build the UK business from the ground up, with a strong focus on sales and commercial strategy. You will lead market entry, develop brand presence, hands-on origination via your own introducers, writing and closing your own deals, as well as building and managing the future commercial BD team.

We’re looking for a commercially driven Invoice Finance expert with a strong network, proven sales performance, and the ambition to scale a team. Experience in management is highly desirable.

Experience/skills required:

• In depth Invoice Finance knowledge
• Ideally experience managing a team
• Proven track record of achieving targets and driving business growth
• Strong leadership, credibility and team management skills
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Existing relationships within this market which will help drive growth
• Ability to travel as required
• Team player, willing to roll your sleeves up and pitch in where necessary

In return you will be rewarded with a fantastic salary and package, and be at the helm of a fast-paced, growing and ambitious team as they continue their success story globally.

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